The French Monarchy: From Charlemagne to Louis XVI
( 30 Modules )
Module #1 Introduction to the French Monarchy Overview of the course and the significance of the French monarchy in European history
Module #2 Charlemagne and the Carolingian Dynasty (768-987) The rise of Charlemagne and the Carolingian dynasty, their achievements and legacy
Module #3 The Early Capetian Kings (987-1108) The reigns of Hugh Capet, Robert II, and Henry I, and the establishment of the Capetian dynasty
Module #4 Louis VI and Louis VII (1108-1180) The reigns of Louis VI and Louis VII, including their conflicts with the nobility and the Church
Module #5 Philip II Augustus (1180-1223) The reign of Philip II Augustus, including his military victories and administrative reforms
Module #6 The Thirteenth Century:Louis VIII, Louis IX, and Philip III (1223-1285) The reigns of Louis VIII, Louis IX, and Philip III, including the Albigensian Crusade and the development of the French state
Module #7 Philip IV and the Crisis of the Fourteenth Century (1285-1328) The reign of Philip IV, including his conflicts with the Church and the nobility, and the impact of the Black Death
Module #8 The Hundred Years War (1337-1453) The causes, course, and consequences of the Hundred Years War, including the reigns of John II, Charles V, and Charles VI
Module #9 The Rise of the Valois Dynasty (1328-1498) The reigns of Philip VI, John II, and Charles VII, including the challenges faced by the Valois dynasty
Module #10 Louis XI and the Consolidation of Power (1461-1483) The reign of Louis XI, including his centralization of power and conflicts with the nobility
Module #11 The Italian Wars and the Rise of Francis I (1494-1547) The reign of Francis I, including his military campaigns in Italy and his cultural achievements
Module #12 Henry II, Francis II, and Charles IX (1547-1574) The reigns of Henry II, Francis II, and Charles IX, including the Wars of Religion and the St. Bartholomews Day Massacre
Module #13 Henry IV and the Edict of Nantes (1574-1610) The reign of Henry IV, including his conversion to Catholicism and the Edict of Nantes
Module #14 The Regency of Marie de Medici and the Reign of Louis XIII (1610-1643) The regency of Marie de Medici and the reign of Louis XIII, including the Thirty Years War and the rise of Cardinal Richelieu
Module #15 The Absolutism of Louis XIV (1643-1715) The reign of Louis XIV, including his centralization of power, cultural achievements, and military conquests
Module #16 The Decline of the French Monarchy (1715-1774) The reigns of Louis XV and Louis XVI, including their problems with finance, politics, and the Enlightenment
Module #17 The Financial Crisis and the Estates-General (1774-1789) The financial crisis of the 1780s and the calling of the Estates-General, leading to the French Revolution
Module #18 The Fall of the French Monarchy (1789-1792) The French Revolution and the fall of the French monarchy, including the execution of Louis XVI
Module #19 The Legacy of the French Monarchy The impact of the French monarchy on European history, politics, and culture
Module #20 Comparative Analysis of French Monarchs Comparison of the strengths and weaknesses of different French monarchs and their reigns
Module #21 The Role of the Queen in the French Monarchy The role of queens in the French monarchy, including their influence, power, and cultural achievements
Module #22 The French Monarchy and the Church The relationship between the French monarchy and the Catholic Church, including conflicts and alliances
Module #23 The French Monarchy and the Nobility The relationship between the French monarchy and the nobility, including conflicts, alliances, and patronage
Module #24 Royal Rituals and Ceremonies The importance of royal rituals and ceremonies in the French monarchy, including coronations, weddings, and funerals
Module #25 Royal Architecture and Art The cultural achievements of the French monarchy, including royal architecture, art, and patronage
Module #26 Royal Administrations and Bureaucracy The development of royal administrations and bureaucracy in the French monarchy
Module #27 Warfare and the French Monarchy The role of warfare in the French monarchy, including military strategy, tactics, and technology
Module #28 The French Monarchy and the Economy The impact of the French monarchy on the economy, including taxation, trade, and commerce
Module #29 The French Monarchy and the People The relationship between the French monarchy and the people, including popular culture, rebellions, and revolts
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The French Monarchy: From Charlemagne to Louis XVI career
